Jamie Francis/The Oregonian/2005The Hawthorne Bridge plays a key role in Portland's bicycle commuting network. To the north, a new plan would widen the bike lane on the Broadway Bridge ramp and create buffer space.

Arguably no neighborhood in Portland has received such a dramatic overhaul as the Pearl District. But that, according to city leaders, doesn't mean the work's all done.

If approved by city leaders, the plan would serve as a guide to future transportation investments. The report doesn't include the cost for such recommendations and city officials note that the report is "non-binding city policy."

Among the recommendations:

Eliminate two of five traffic lanes on Northwest Naito Parkway. Under one option, the city could then add two bike lanes and northbound parking. Under the other, officials could add a median, two bike lanes and parking on both sides of the parkway.

Eliminate one of four vehicle lanes on the Broadway Bridge ramp. The shift would expand an existing bike lane and create a buffer between bikers and cars.

Eliminate the center turn lane on Northwest Hoyt. Doing so would create two bike lanes.

Eight new traffic signals in the next five years at a variety of locations, including Northwest Couch and Broadway, and Couch at 11th.

The Pearl District Access and Circulation Plan will be heard by the City Council sometime after 10:30 a.m. Wednesday.